‘The Hobbit’: 7 Things You Need to Know (GALLERY)

Meet Gollum

Anyone who has seen the original 'LOTR' films will remember the treacherous Gollum, an all-CG creation performed by actor Andy Serkis. Gollum returns to shake up Middle Earth once again, as Bilbo comes into contact with him and his corrupt desire for the Ring (his "preciousssss").